Wed.May 23, 2018

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The Golden Rule of Recruiting: Lost In Translation

ConveyIQ

Interviews give candidates an opportunity to shine and also give hiring teams a chance to evaluate candidates based on skills, culture fit (and add) and behavioral attributes. When candidates leave interviews feeling unfulfilled, it can be due to simple communication mistakes or misunderstandings. To avoid leaving a bad taste in their mouths, remember to clarify and verify what candidates are saying and what they’re asking!

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13 Quick Tips to Get More Employee Referrals

Lever

One in 16 referred candidates is hired , compared with one in 22 agency candidates, one in 72 sourced candidates, and one in 152 applicants. In addition to being the most efficient source of hire, employee referrals are also faster and less expensive to hire, onboard faster, and stay longer. However, too few organizations are maximizing these benefits because they treat employee referrals as an organic candidate source.

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How Business Leaders Can Actively Encourage Workplace Wellness

RecruitLoop

Editor’s Note: This is a guest post by Raj Jana – Founder of JavaPresse Coffee Company. His opinions are his own. Thankfully, the days of working long hours in hot, dangerous factories while bosses bark from above are long gone. We’ve come a long way in workplace wellness thanks to past generations and their relentless struggle for […].

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The Industry Thought Leaders You HAVE To Follow (Part One)

Social Talent

‘Thought leadership’ might feel like a shiny new affair, but seeking influence from experts in our fields is a tale as old as time (or at least as old as fields). In fact, The OED gives as its first citation for the phrase an 1887 description of Henry Ward Beecher as “one of the great thought-leaders in America.” A good thought leader can inspire and motivate their followers, help them to work better, and offer new perspectives on the world of work.

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The Complete People Management Toolkit

From welcoming new team members to tough termination decisions, each employment lifecycle phase requires a balance of knowledge, empathy & legal diligence.

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Your Candidate Experience “Bill of Rights”

Hoops

Implement these best practices to turn your best applicants into new hires, and the rest into your employer brand advocates. The time has come for a candidate experience “Bill of Rights.” For employers, a well-planned and consistently positive candidate experience results in quicker times to fill positions, stronger quality of hires, more employee referrals, and a measurably improved employer brand.

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Your Candidate Experience “Bill of Rights”

Hoops

Implement these best practices to turn your best applicants into new hires, and the rest into your employer brand advocates. The time has come for a candidate experience “Bill of Rights.” For employers, a well-planned and consistently positive candidate experience results in quicker times to fill positions, stronger quality of hires, more employee referrals, and a measurably improved employer brand.

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What is GDPR and its impact on HR and talent acquisition?

Hacker Earth

Come May, global privacy law is going to experience a disruption like never before in the form of a new law soon to be implemented by the European Union — General Data Protection Regulation ( GDPR ). What is General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)? General Data Protection Regulation, or GDPR, is a privacy and data handling law that has been passed by the European Union to protect data of all EU residents and to make it easier for organizations to better understand and comply with data protecti

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Creating an Employee Rehiring Policy

Newton Software

Rehiring Former Employees. When a company is hiring, there are many options at their disposal for finding new, qualified talent to fill open positions. Aside from traditional recruitment campaigns, many companies find it advantageous to pursue candidates who might have previously worked for the company as well. This is where having a formal policy for rehiring former employees comes in handy.

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Why your perfect candidate is not looking for a job.

VideoMyJob

Every company wants the best talent but the problem is the best candidates aren’t looking for a job. Chances are if your ideal candidate really is the best on the market, they’re likely to already be in a great role providing value to their company and awaiting their next promotion or opportunity.

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Modernizing Hiring: The Rise of Contingent Recruitment in 2024

The job market is changing fast, and to stay ahead, your hiring strategy needs to be flexible. With recent economic shifts, more companies are turning to contingent workers for their adaptability and cost savings. In fact, 32% of businesses are already prioritizing contingent over traditional full-time positions. Curious to learn more? In our new guide, you'll discover: The major benefits of incorporating contingent workers into your team.

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Hireology Named to Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces 2018

Hireology

Hireology is excited to announce we’ve been named to Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces 2018 list. The list is the result of a wide-ranging and comprehensive measurement of private American companies who have created exceptional workplaces through vibrant cultures, deep employee engagement, and stellar benefits. For the 2018 list, more than 1,800 companies applied and 285 were ultimately recognized as best workplaces by Inc.

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Change Management for Recruitment Marketing Teams

Beamery

When you decide to step up your recruitment marketing game, finding the right tool is only half the battle. You do endless amounts of research, build an airtight business case , campaign tirelessly with other leaders in your organization to get them to back your purchase decision, and finally, when that happens, you discover that you’ve only just started.

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2018 Healthcare Staffing Trends

TargetRecruit

Last month, we wrote a blog on “ Trends that will shape the Staffing Industry in 2018 ” talking about the paradigm shift that the industry is going through. In this blog, we will be talking extensively about trends within Healthcare Staffing, which is one of the promising High Growth Sectors of the Staffing Industry. The US and its aging population is one of the reasons behind increasing healthcare jobs and rising demand for healthcare services, resources, and staff.

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Best 10 Automation Skills Testing Tools for 2019

Recruiters Lineup

Automation skills testing tools are as vital and crucial an element to any organization as background checks , employee referral software , and video interviewing technology. Automation skills testing allows your organization to evaluate and more fully understand potential candidates. Automated testing saves valuable time and resources while providing your organization with the opportunity for accurate and important testing.

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Hiring for Culture Fit: Align Your Values, Roles and Candidates

Speaker: Dr. Craig Ellis, Head of I-O Psychology, HighMatch

Is the term “culture” just a buzzword tossed around at your organization, or have you delved into the core values and behaviors that truly define a good fit for your company? In this webinar, Dr. Craig Ellis, an I-O Psychologist, will share a proven framework to identify the essential traits that contribute to a seamless fit within your unique culture, not just in your current successful employees but also in prospective candidates.

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Glassdoor: A Warm Embrace Is Better Than a Cold Sweat

Glassdoor for Employers

For many people in the HR and talent management community the notification that their company has received a new review on Glassdoor.

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Ingrooves Music Group: Pacing the Demands of Music Streaming

SmartRecruiters

For this independent music distributor, staying relevant in a continually disrupted industry means taking a non-traditional approach to client needs and staffing. In the late 90s and early 2000s, physical formats like CDs dominated the music industry, comprising over 99 percent of all worldwide revenue. The Big Six labels —Warner, EMI, Sony, BMG, Universal, and PolyGram—controlled nearly all music distribution rights and reaped all profits.

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Your Candidate Experience “Bill of Rights”

Hoops

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How Do I Implement AI in My Recruiting?

Yoh

The concept of artificial intelligence (AI) has been steadily gaining traction in the media, specifically around what it means for workers. For example, will a robot or machine take my job? But, for those who recruit and hire workers, the question is not necessarily if it will replace people (which it might), but more around how it can be used successfully to help find people.

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AI & DEI: With Great Opportunities Comes Great HR Responsibility

Speaker: Jen Kirkwood - Partner, Responsible HR & AI at IBM and World Economic Forum Executive Fellow

The promise of AI for today’s organizations is real, yet in a frenzied state of experimentation, many stumble to get to a full-scale enterprise. As companies race to discover what generative AI can do, HR must lead conversations about how to balance cutting-edge innovations with integrity, trust, and diversity. Globally, organizations are at a critical intersection of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and AI acceleration.

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The 5 Most Important Characteristics of a Strong Company Culture

Rezoomo

Although it will come as no surprise to most HR managers, employers, and employees, research shows that happy workers are more productive and effective at their jobs. So what’s the best way to achieve this? As it turns out, one of the biggest markers of happiness in the workplace is not a higher salary or more vacation time, but a positive company culture.

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Remote Working Rules!

Jobbatical

Today's guest post is brought to you by Jane Piper, an Organisational Psychologist. Remote working means you are powering through your work, uninterrupted, focused and finishing two-three hours earlier than if you were in the office? Perhaps not. So why don’t you try these tips to make remote work more productive from Jane Piper, the author of “Focus in the Age of Distraction”?

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The 5 Most Important Characteristics of a Strong Company Culture

Rezoomo

Although it will come as no surprise to most HR managers, employers, and employees, research shows that happy workers are more productive and effective at their jobs. So what’s the best way to achieve this? As it turns out, one of the biggest markers of happiness in the workplace is not a higher salary or more vacation time, but a positive company culture.

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Succession planning can’t be about process, because it’s about psychology

Recruiting Daily

I’ve never written about succession planning before, so today seemed to be as good a time as any to get that going. If you’ve never heard the term before, “succession planning” is an element of (buzzword boulevard coming) “talent management strategy” whereby you try to figure out who’s the “next (wo)man up” for a series […].

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Future-proof your I-9 compliance for 2024

Speaker: Join I-9 Experts:

Got I-9 compliance on your mind? Spending endless amounts of time ensuring you stay compliant? Get your questions answered with an expert panel from WorkBright. During this one-hour webinar, Workbright will dive deep into I-9 best practices, navigate the nuances of the new 2023 'alternative procedure,' and learn actionable ways to ensure your audit trail is squeaky clean.

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Upcoming HR Events UK & Ireland June 2018

Rezoomo

Time to get your diaries out. We have the hottest upcoming HR events that you should be attending in June. Pens at the ready (or just simply click on the event to add to your google calendar!). June 2018 HR Events. 1.DisruptHR London #8. DISRUPT is an information exchange designed to energise, inform and empower executives, business leaders and people in the HR field.

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What Is a Contract Recruiter?

Top Echelon Contracting

Some recruiters work for many clients at one time. They try to fill various job orders at several companies. They aren’t completely loyal to one client, and they might even present the same candidate to several clients. Other recruiters work.

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2018 HEALTHCARE STAFFING TRENDS

TargetRecruit

Last month, we wrote a blog on “ Trends that will shape the Staffing Industry in 2018 ” talking about the paradigm shift that the industry is going through. In this blog, we will be talking extensively about trends within Healthcare Staffing, which is one of the promising High Growth Sectors of the Staffing Industry. The US and its aging population is one of the reasons behind increasing healthcare jobs and rising demand for healthcare services, resources, and staff.

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Manager Mojo podcast with Todd Palmer and Steve Caldwell

Extraordinary Advisors

Listen to Manager Mojo with Todd Palmer and Steve Caldwell. They discuss the tight labor market and how the job candidate has the upper hand. What process do you have in place to attract the best talent? Why should prospects want to work for your organization? What makes you special, unique and cool? Sell them on your organization, where they fit in and why their contribution will be valuable.

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HR Pro Playbook: How to Navigate Global Workforce Expansion with Confidence

Speaker: Daniel Grace & Audra Bright

Have you just been told you need to hire employees in another country? 🌎 That's a huge undertaking! It involves navigating a complex landscape of diverse regulations, cultural differences, legal requirements, and currencies. If anything goes wrong, you risk your company's financials, growth, and reputation. 📊 🌟 To help ensure a successful global expansion and mitigate potential non-compliance consequences, this exclusive webinar features Daniel Grace, International HR Con

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What BlueCross BlueShield Companies are Doing to Engage and Retain Talent

TalentGuard

What BlueCross BlueShield Companies are Doing to Engage and Retain Talent. Turnover is a critical problem facing organizations in the insurance industry. Unhappy employees leave their company to find new opportunities where they can develop their career, learn new skills and take part in meaningful work. In this webinar, we will share how BlueCross BlueShield companies are standardizing their job role structure, transforming the employee career experience and improving engagement.

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Todd Palmer on Healthy Business, Healthy Profits Podcast discussing How to Fail Forward Into Success

Extraordinary Advisors

Join host Lisa Roberts and she and Todd Palmer discuss turning business failures into business success. Listen to Healthy Business Healthy Profits Podcast. The post Todd Palmer on Healthy Business, Healthy Profits Podcast discussing How to Fail Forward Into Success appeared first on Extraordinary Advisors.

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10 Must-Do's If You Want to Recruit the Very Best Candidates

Linkedin Talent Blog

The market for the top 5-10% of talent, technical or otherwise, is one of the most intensely competitive markets in the world. And for good reason—elite performers can be truly game-changing for organizations that are lucky enough to employ them. For any company, capturing your “unfair share” of this talent is entirely possible. However, it requires an unconventional strategy—relying on ads and blind outreach to fill the top of the funnel won’t get you any closer to your goal.